Homicide Investigation Underway after Shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood

Portland Police Bureau

A homicide investigation is underway after a shooting in the Hazelwood Neighborhood has led to the death of a woman.

On Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:04 p.m., Portland Police officers from East Precinct responded to a report of shots fired in the 100 block of Southeast 146th Avenue. When they arrived, they found an adult female deceased inside of an apartment. The suspect or suspects left the scene before police were called and no immediate arrests were made.

The investigation is underway. Portland Police Homicide Unit Detectives responded to the scene. During the investigation, Southeast 146th Avenue is closed between East Burnside Street and Southeast Stark Street.

If anyone has information about this incident, please contact Detective Brian Sims at [email protected], 503-823-2079, or Detective Mike Schmerber at [email protected], 503-823-0991 and please reference case number 24-127149.

The PIO is not responding to the scene. Additional information will be released as appropriate.